NO POLITICAL PROBLEMS BETWEEN ARMENIA, IRAN

ARKA News Agency, Armenia
Sept 16 2005

YEREVAN, September 16. /ARKA/. Armenia and Iran have no political
problems, RA Premier Andranik Margaryan stated at his meeting with
Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejan in New York, USA. According
to him, the bilataeral economic relations are developing, which is
confirmed by increase in bilateral trade. Margaryan pointed out the
importance of successful implementation of Armenian-Iranian programs,
which will promote the development of bilateral; relations. He stressed
that Iran’s balanced policy played an essential role in the maintenance
of stability in the South Caucasus. He pointed out paramount importance
of this policy being continued. Margaryan expressed gratitude for the
Iranian Government’s attitude to the Armenian community, pointing out
communities’ important role in the development of bilateral relations.

In his turn, the Iranian President pointed out that the development
of friendly relations with its neighbors, particularly, with Armenia,
is in conformity with Iran’s policy. He also pointed out the importance
of consistent implementation of economic programs.

According to the RA National Statistical Service, in January-July
2005, Armenian-Iranian trade turnover totaled $63,335.2ths (exports
$17,884.1ths and imports 45,541.1ths) against $53,689 ths in
the corresponding period of last year ($17,989ths and $35,700ths
respectively). P.t. -0–